Assistant Professor of Research Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, California

Non-Tenure-Track Research Assistant Professor

We are seeking a research faculty member with a strong program in auditory and/or vestibular research. The ideal candidate will study auditory physiology, with an emphasis on cochlear mechanics, auditory nerve, and/or auditory brainstem processing.

The primary criterion for appointment in a non-tenure-track position is a candidate's demonstrated commitment to research. Candidates should have a track record of impactful research as demonstrated by publication and funding history. Candidates must be committed to being an active member of a vibrant and collaborative department and be capable of interacting productively with colleagues of different backgrounds and interests, including graduate students, post-docs, residents, other research PIs, and clinicians. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A PhD or MD degree is required.

Opportunities for collaboration with other USC faculty abound, including those in the adjacent Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.Faculty in the department are affiliated with and can recruit trainees from outstanding training programs, including the USC Programs in Biomedical and Biochemical Sciences (PIBBS) and multiple NIH T32-funded training programs, including the Neurosciences Graduate Program (NGP), the Hearing and Communication Neuroscience Program (HCN), and the Otolaryngology Clinician-Scientist Training Program (CSTP). These training programs support graduate students, post-docs, and medical students/residents with a strong interest in research.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000-$133,673. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As member of the USC family, the successful candidate will join a world-class research university located in one of the world's most diverse and dynamic cities.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.All genders, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.